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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 840 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 840 and 328.68 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 840 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/840 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 840 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 276,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,091.20/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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